Keeping up with the Joneses

Submitted: Friday, Oct 22, 2010 at 08:04
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Watched the first episode last week (airing Thurs. ch.10 8pm).

Had to wonder at the "toys" Mr. Jones has at his disposal and how some of the station revenue is raised using them.
It ended with the new helicopter pilot driving off in a bulldozer?

This week we see the same helicopter pilot copping a serve from the boss whilst hanging off a cherry picker.
Looking very inexperienced he is lopping a tree in danger of falling on the house roof.
I thought he was a helicopter pilot, obviously not yet.

Then after seeing and hearing the 4 year old from hell on the pony I had had enough and switched off.

With some background of working on a properties this program to me is completely out of whack with how station life actually is.
I wonder how other forumites viewed the program.
mike

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Reply By: Roach"ee" - Friday, Oct 22, 2010 at 08:22

Friday, Oct 22, 2010 at 08:22
hahahahahaha...funny how they call this type of show "reality tv" isn't it!!!

Most of these shows are so far from reality that it's crazy.

I've been sitting through "The Jones", if only to ogle over the beautiful landscape and have a bit of a chuckle about how "UNrealistic" it is.
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Reply By: Ray - Friday, Oct 22, 2010 at 08:35

Friday, Oct 22, 2010 at 08:35
What annoys me with a lot of TV shows, mostly American, is the canned laughter especially at jokes that are not even funny.
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Reply By: Member - Fred B (NT) - Friday, Oct 22, 2010 at 09:35

Friday, Oct 22, 2010 at 09:35
Milton Jones is a real eccentric and has real money. As to all the helicopters ..... read this PAGE and you will know why.
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Follow Up By: Roughasguts - Friday, Oct 22, 2010 at 10:56

Friday, Oct 22, 2010 at 10:56
Oh yeah that explains a lot.

Was wondering me self how they can run so many Helicopters.

But think it's more of an entertainment show rather than reality TV.
Don't know if I would have a rookie learning how to use a chainsaw on a cherry picker, think if there was an incident work cover be all over him.

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Reply By: landed eagle - Friday, Oct 22, 2010 at 12:58

Friday, Oct 22, 2010 at 12:58
I saw part of last night's episode.
I couldn't help wondering why boof head Milton didn't show the young bloke how to correctly manage the chainsaw at height,rather than just yell and swear at him. What happened to his duty as an employer ensuring correct training and use of equipment?
I was wondering what his workers comp insurer would think of the footage. Oh............it's a telly programme so it must be ok!........NOT!

Even my 13 yr old said why doesn't he show him how to do it properly.He could tell that the young bloke had no idea and that it was a dangerous thing to be up high with a chainsaw.

Won't bother watching again.
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Follow Up By: Shaker - Friday, Oct 22, 2010 at 17:05

Friday, Oct 22, 2010 at 17:05
Hmmm ..... like drop starting, a definite no no in the work place, I know we all do it, but not in the workplace.
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Follow Up By: disco driver - Friday, Oct 22, 2010 at 21:50

Friday, Oct 22, 2010 at 21:50
When you're 10metres up in the air in a cherrypicker box, there's no room to start ANY chainsaw, not even the little arborist saws with a top handle.
In that case, the safest thing to do is drop start it over the side.

In that instance, drop starting is recognized as a safe work practice.

Disco.
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Reply By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Friday, Oct 22, 2010 at 15:32

Friday, Oct 22, 2010 at 15:32
So you want them to bring back Troy Dann???


hahaha


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Follow Up By: ob - Friday, Oct 22, 2010 at 16:21

Friday, Oct 22, 2010 at 16:21
After watching that boofhead I thought they had, and no, I for one will not be watching again. If I have the desire to watch someone with as big an ego as that there are several American "reality" shows to watch. The only saving grace was the beautiful scenery.

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Follow Up By: Member - GREENDOG - Friday, Oct 22, 2010 at 17:58

Friday, Oct 22, 2010 at 17:58
Troy Dann, LOL cheers GD
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Reply By: Muntoo - Friday, Oct 22, 2010 at 18:59

Friday, Oct 22, 2010 at 18:59
I yet to see it.
No channel 10 here.

But as far as OS&H goes, no such thing out in the bush. How would you catch bulls and collect croc eggs? Common sense is whats needed, and by the sounds of it, there musnt be alot on the show.

I've caught bulls and crocs legally, and i can tell you that Worksafe wouldn't believe there eyes.
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Follow Up By: Member - Old Girl (QLD) - Friday, Oct 22, 2010 at 19:07

Friday, Oct 22, 2010 at 19:07
You are so right Muntoo
Maybe the chain saw thing was a bit dangerous but people who have never worked out on stations wouldnt know how hard it is with some work health & safety rules.
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Reply By: Member - Old Girl (QLD) - Friday, Oct 22, 2010 at 19:00

Friday, Oct 22, 2010 at 19:00
Gee what a lot of kill joys we have on eo today. I thought it was a laugh. I know some one just like Milton.
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Follow Up By: Member - Michael and Chris (QL - Friday, Oct 22, 2010 at 21:39

Friday, Oct 22, 2010 at 21:39
Here here, Lots of armchair experts out there.The man is very successful and I like the way he teaches his men, tough country calls for tough men, that is the way I learn't from my father and bosses.
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Follow Up By: Member - Old Girl (QLD) - Friday, Oct 22, 2010 at 21:45

Friday, Oct 22, 2010 at 21:45
too right. I liked it.
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Follow Up By: Member - Fred B (NT) - Saturday, Oct 23, 2010 at 10:48

Saturday, Oct 23, 2010 at 10:48
I have worked for several "Miltons".......
I have been a "Milton".......
But now I have grown older and wiser....
But I have also grown up.......
and I'll still watch the show because I can relate; besides, I want to see the young guy fly and muster...
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Follow Up By: Member - Old Girl (QLD) - Saturday, Oct 23, 2010 at 19:23

Saturday, Oct 23, 2010 at 19:23
I want to see the cook ride his race.
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